ITENERARY:
DAY 01. ARRIVAL IN MAKASSAR / DEPART TO TANA TORAJA (L,D)
Upon arrival at Hasanuddin Airport Makassar, you will be picked up by our tour guide. Then we will directly depart to Tana Toraja with approx. 8 hours drive passing through the Buginese villages with their typical houses on poles. On the way, we will visit the fishermen village in Barru district with its beautiful beach panorama. If we are lucky, we also could see the traditional Buginese “ Pa’bagan “ fisher boats. Lunch will be served at seafood Restaurant in Pare-Pare. In the afternoon, stop also will be made on Puncak Lakawan for having coffee break while enjoy the spectacular view of Mt. Kabobong. Late in afternoon, arrive in Rantepao, Tana Toraja. Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02. MAKASSAR – TANA TORAJA (B,L,D)
FULL DAY TANA TORAJA TOUR (B,L,D) After breakfast, we will take you on a full day tour around Tana Toraja. In the morning, we will visit Lemo to see the hanging graves with their rows of Tau-Tau effigies. Continue to Londa, a burial cave where we can find entombed deceased. Then we will visit the most famous Torajan village Kete Kesu the most famous Torajan village Kete Kesu where will see the architecture of traditional Tongkonan houses with the rice barns. After that, time to explore the secret of the peculiar baby graves in Suaya / Kambira. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit Pallawa & Sa’dan famous as the center of wood carving in Tana Toraja. Then we back to the Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 03. FULL DAY TANA TORAJA TOUR (B,L,D)
After breakfast, we will have another excursion around Tana Toraja. Today we will visit Marante & Nanggala, local Torajan villages famous for their big Tongkonan houses and old rice barns. Then to Bori’ to see the ancient and old megalith stone. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Rantepao. After lunch, take a picturesque drive to Batutumonga. On the way, we will stop in Tinombayo to enjoy a wonderful superb of extensive rice terraces with the megalith stones and impressive mountain view. At last, we can take relax with some drinks and snacks in Batutumonga while enjoy the view of Rantepao city from the hill top. Also we can take a change to have a soft trekking to explore several local villages with the typical daily life style of the society. After enough time, back to Rantepao. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.
Day 04. FULL DAY TANA TORAJA TOUR (B,L,D)
In the morning we will drive to the east coast of Rantepao, where we will visit the Puncak Paredean to enjoy a spectacular view from the high distance. If we are lucky ( if the weather is good ) we will see the beautiful panorama of Palopo peninsula and surround areas. Here we will take a soft hiking try to catch several picturesque views nearby. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. After lunch, back to Rantepao. In the afternoon, we will visit Siguntuk & Tobarana Sa’dan. After enough time, we back to the Hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05. TANA TORAJA—MAKASSAR / TRANSFER AIRPORT (B,L)
After breakfast, check out hotel. Then we drive back to Makassar via the same road of 1st day. Lunch will be served Kenari Bukit Indah Restaurant Pare-Pare. In the afternoon, arrive in Makassar. Onwards, transfer directly to Hasanuddin Airport Makassar to catch your flight for your next destination.

Include private ac car based on minibus L-300 or Hyundai ( tours with 2 passenger can also use other luxury cars, we provide Innova & Avanza ), tour as per program, English or other required languages speaking guide, entrance fees, full board meals, refreshment, mineral water during tour ( Aqua ), tax & service and accommodation based on the above hotels mentioned.

Tana Toraja

Tana Toraja is a highland region in the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi, best known today for its exquisite Arabica coffee and as an exotic destination for cultural tourism.

Toraja is situated in the northern side of South Sulawesi. In the distance, a jagged ridge or mountains stretches north to distant, isolated valleys. Piercing the tickets of bamboo and coconuts palm, on hillocks in the middle of paddies field.

With majestic panoramas, captivating villages and dramatic ceremonies, Tana Toraja is the undisputed highlight of any journey to Sulawesi. Since the opening of several star rated hotels, the Toraja highlands and unique way of life have become easily accessible to visitors.

This unique culture, the scenic beauty, cool climate and gentle people are the main reason that Toraja is gaining popularity as a tourist destination. Travel to Indonesia will not complete if you didn't visit Toraja highlands!

What to see in Toraja Land?

Tana Toraja Funerals!
Torajans have a unique culture based on animistic beliefs. The best known of Toraja site is the death rituals of Toraja people whish are ensure the safe passage of the deceased into next world. These are dramatic rituals when participants compete to bring the most splendid buffalo or to host the greater number of guests. The ceremony itself consists mostly of the sacrifice of pigs and buffaloes. The Torajan still believe that the deceased needs the animals in the afterworld. In the final death ceremony, the deceased's remains are placed in a coffin and interred in caves hollowed out in high cliffs.

Where is Toraja land?
With majestic panoramas, captivating villages and dramatic ceremonies, Tana Toraja is the undisputed highlight of any journey to Sulawesi. Since the opening of several star rated hotels, the Toraja highlands and unique way of life have become easily accessible to visitors. Toraja is situated in highlands of Sulawasi (Celebes), 310 km north of Makassar, capital of South Sulawesi Province. It can be reached by road, requiring 7 hours drive from Makassar or by flight requiring 45 minutes from Makassar.

Toraja is mountainous area. The slopes of the lime-stone mountains are covered with varies kinds of bamboo and pine trees, coffee and many kinds of tropical plants. The wet rice terraces and clove bushes also beautify the area. (source:http://www.toraja-treasures.com)